Harry Potter enthusiasts flocked to Universal Studios Orlando this morning for the grand opening of Diagon Alley — a new section of the Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter expansion. Motorists should plan for traffic delays and possible tie-ups on Interstate 4 near the Universal exit and other roads leading to the amusement park. A portion of International Drive was shut down near Universal Boulevard because a construction crew struck a gas line, according to Orlando firefighters.

WHAT : Orlando's newest nightspot opens this weekend in the old Icon space, accompanied by a flurry of hype that touts its "Miami posh" style. If we had a dime for every time we've heard a downtown bar compare themselves to Miami, we could almost afford to drink there. But Tier at least has some talent to back it up - namely, superstar South Beach DJ Ross One, who will be manning the decks on Friday. Saturday changes it up with New York DJ dBerrie providing his own signature house beats.

When large crowds turn out for the Friday opening of Trader Joe's in Winter Park - the first in Central Florida - it might seem like a spontaneous outpouring of love for the chain. But it's more than that. Trader Joe's has perfected the art of the grand opening. The California-based grocer has built hype in the area by announcing raffles and music via the chain's Fearless Flyer mailer and pumping the opening on social media. "We'll have crew workers lined up to hand out leis to the first 300 people," said Tim Weaver, store captain.

Global Motor Werks, a new motorcycle dealership in Orlando, will hold a grand opening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store, at 3450 Rio Vista Ave. in Orlando, sells new and used motorcycles and does cycle repairs.

After a year of renovations, Chakra Ultra Lounge will have its grand opening on Saturday night at 10 p.m. Formerly Pounders, over by UCF, the club will be open seven days a week from 10 p.m. ? 2 a.m. It's $15 at the door and there will be live performances by N.O.R.E., Ja Rule and others. Chakra is at 10028 University Blvd. in Orlando; call 321-442-0840 or go to chakraultralounge.com

I got a chance to take a quick tour of the new Touch Orlando at 55 W. Church Street in downtown Orlando today, before its grand opening this Friday at 10 p.m. The club has been pushing its innovative new way of ordering drinks through touch-screen tables, and after seeing it I have to say it's pretty neat. Flat-screen, black tables (surrounded by high-top and cube seating) allows customers to order drinks via touch screen. Like a large iPad, it has a sexy, sleek design and folks will eat up the options.

The latest Wawa convenience store to open in Central Florida will hold a grand opening on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The store at 23 Seminola Blvd. in Casselberry, is the 15 t h to open in greater Orlando in the past year and Florida's 23 r d location.

On Friday, the Clermont of Clermont will most a special ceremony, one that should appeal both to those in the artistic community, and to sports enthusiasts as well: the grand opening of the largest performance hall and conference center in Lake COunty. The Clermont Arts & Recreation Center will open its doors to the public on Friday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m., following a ceremony with city leaders. The center, located at 3700 S. U.S. 27 in Clermont, will have plenty to offer, including a theater in the round that will host live performances. It also hosts swimming pools and a gymnasium for those looking for opportunities for fitness.

TAVARES - The new Hickory Point Beach sand-volleyball complex is taking shape. Workers have been removing topsoil and grading the site on the heels of last week's groundbreaking ceremony at the Hickory Point Recreational Facility, said Steve Bishop, below left, executive director and president of the Florida Region of USA Volleyball. "We are on track for a grand opening on July 5," Bishop said. To say Bishop is in a hurry would be an understatement: "It took me 10 years to get it approved.

You still have a chance to own a giant piece of Disney World history -- if you can fit the bill, that is. A 1971 Mark IV Red Monorail cab car that transported millions of guests to Walt Disney World in the 1970s and 1980s is still up for auction on eBay after no bids were accepted from the first posting. The initial auction for the rare and large piece of Disney World history closed Tuesday afternoon with 66 offers, but no winning bid. It is not know what the highest bid was in the initial auction. Locally-based Theme Park Connection, which specializes in buying, selling and trading Disney items, has relisted the monorail cab. It still has a "buy it now price" of $189,000. The posting says the vehicle has all original components still attached, including doors, control consoles and seating. "Most of the cars and trains from the Mark IV monorails were destroyed, so finding a full car for sale in such condition is impossible," the listing boasts.

Let's start with something different: calligraphy. Members of the Scribes of Central Florida will demonstrate their art on May 2, 1-4 p.m., in a scriptorium at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, 106 E. Church St. The free demos in Room 310 will include historical lettering from Roman capitals to more contemporary styles. For more information, including maps and parking, go to fpco.org. You can also call Jean at 407-339-7383. FAVO's grand opening FAVO is celebrating its grand opening on May 2, 5-9 p.m. After several years of planning and work, the former motel across the street from Park Lake Presbyterian Church is officially an arts village with 22 new studios available for rent, a gallery and 14 other studios to be used for monthly First Friday events such as the one May 2 with food trucks, live music and vendors added to the artsy mix. FAVO is at 221 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando.

CLERMONT — Lake County's largest city has a new happening spot — WaWa. After much anticipation, the county's first WaWa opened to crowds today in a prime location, Hooks Street and U.S. Highway 27. "It was out the door," said County Commissioner Sean Parks, who attended the grand opening. "They were parking all over the place. " Residents have been anxiously awaiting the WaWa opening since the announcement of a south Lake location last summer, Clermont City Council member Ray Goodgame said.

Ross Dress for Less is opening in Lake Mary on March 8. The discount clothing store, which has about two dozen locations in the Orlando area, is opening shop at 3765 Lake Emma Rd., inside the Lake Mary Center. As part of its grand opening ceremony, the store will donate $2,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and the Lake Mary High School band. Shoppers can enter for a chance to win a gift as well: From opening day through March 16, customers can enter in store for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree or one of five $100 awards.

The new SunRail station at Florida Hospital is just weeks away from its grand opening ceremony - but plan to arrive there early that morning to visit the first train. The Florida Hospital Health Village Station's grand opening, billed as a Community Train Tour event by the Florida Department of Transportation, will kick off on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 a.m., and continue until 9:45 that morning. “That makes sense,” said Steve Olson, public information manager for FDOT's District 5-East Central Florida Region, about the early launch.

Looking out into the crowd that had gathered off Morse Boulevard, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs couldn't resist pointing to one person in particular, and it wasn't a fellow public official. Jacobs pointed to a young boy wearing a green shirt, perched on the shoulders of an adult, who was standing right in front of a SunRail train. “We're doing it for that generation - and generations to come,” Jacobs said. The city of Winter Park gathered on Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the new Amtrak/SunRail station, located close to the intersection of Morse Boulevard and Park Avenue.